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Hunter Wilkes

Lenoir City,Tennessee

Summary

Dynamic police officer with expertise in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and evidence analysis. Proven ability to conduct thorough investigations and de-escalate critical incidents while engaging effectively with community members.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer

Lenoir City Police Department
Lenoir City, TN
09.2021 - Current
  • Follow departmental policy and procedure, as well as state and federal law, while conducting routine patrols and responding to 911 calls for service.
  • Conduct preliminary investigations and preliminary reports for various cases daily, while preparing and maintaining case files utilized while testifying and presenting evidence in various court proceedings, including Grand Jury, on a quarterly basis.
  • Gather, analyze, evaluate, and document evidence and data; conduct searches and seizures; execute arrest and search warrants; answer calls for service; and engage in self-initiated probable cause encounters with offenders.
  • Utilized crisis intervention skills to de-escalate critical incidents, whether for those suffering from mental illness or a public emergency, and provide relevant resources for all those involved.
  • Conduct training throughout the year on various topics, including firearm proficiency, emergency vehicle operations, defensive tactics, and other skills utilized on daily patrol.

Customer Service Associate

PureMagic Car Wash
Lenoir City, TN
11.2018 - 08.2021
  • Greet customers and build relationships, while informing customers of monthly memberships.
  • Earned a commission for monthly memberships sold, and then entered vehicle and driver information into a record management system.
  • Assisted customers in loading vehicles into a wash bay, then prepared their vehicles for the wash process.
  • Helped maintain a clean work environment, and helped repair damaged items as needed.

Volunteer Police Officer

Loudon Police Department
Loudon, TN
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Performed ride-alongs with certified police officers to further my knowledge of the occupation and gain the most experience possible.
  • Volunteer to work at events and engage with the community.
  • Observed certified police officers gain information from suspects or victims, and write preliminary reports.

Host

Cracker Barrel
Lenoir City, TN
04.2018 - 11.2018
  • Handled control of server availability and empty tables to make accurate decisions about seating locations for incoming guests.
  • Delivered outstanding service and support from the initial interaction to the final departure, helping to maintain a loyal clientele.
  • Reviewed the dining room and serving areas on a timed schedule to verify proper cleanliness and readiness for incoming guests.

Education

Instructor Development
Lenoir City
04-2025

Field Training Officer
Maryville
10-2024

Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy
Nashville
06-2022

High School Diploma -

Lenoir City High School
Lenoir City
05-2020

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Conflict resolution
  • Evidence analysis
  • Community engagement
  • Report writing
  • Training coordination

Timeline

Police Officer

Lenoir City Police Department
09.2021 - Current

Volunteer Police Officer

Loudon Police Department
01.2020 - 04.2021

Customer Service Associate

PureMagic Car Wash
11.2018 - 08.2021

Host

Cracker Barrel
04.2018 - 11.2018

Instructor Development

Field Training Officer

Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy

High School Diploma -

Lenoir City High School